Deep expertise in sector strategies and investable propositions development for inward investment.
Mickledore is a leading advisory firm in inward investment, with experienced built from working with leading inward investment agencies. We have developed a strong expertise in a variety of sectors which is based on sound technical knowledge and experience. We have created a wide range of sector and cluster development strategies for many regions in the UK. Our ability to identify niche specific opportunities is second to none and enables us to turn them into strong commercial and investable propositions.
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"Mickledore has carried out a number of projects for both Cheshire East Council’s economic development service and former arms-length organisation, The Skills and Growth Company. This has included in depth analysis of sector and sub sector strengths, inward investment flows and preliminary strategy work. This suite of work has provided Cheshire East with a strong and compelling evidence base to help inform internal and external stakeholders of the strengths and opportunities within Cheshire East. The suite of work is of exceptional value and is still utilised daily to enable the inward investment programme to respond with credible propositions. The Mickledore team has always been incredibly easy to work with and responded quickly and patiently to queries and additional requests."
Debra Foxley-Smith
Business and Growth Strategic Lead, Economic Development- Cheshire East Council -
"Cheshire West and Chester Council commissioned Mickledore to undertake some work on inward investment on numerous occasions. Mickledore produced inward investment propositions for Chester, Ellesmere port and Mid Cheshire. These propositions were insightful and compelling and supported our efforts to attract new investors in the area. The work was delivered to a high standard and within the agreed timelines."
Iain Paton Business
Business Growth Manager - Economic Growth - Cheshire West and Chester Council -
"Over the last ten years MIDAS has worked closely with Mickledore on a number of projects. This has included identifying sub-sector strengths and related areas of opportunity for Manchester; propositions, competitor benchmarking as well as practical support for the team. Mickledore always takes an analytical and proactive approach which has been of great value to MIDAS"
Tim Newns
Chief Executive, MIDAS
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"Mickledore undertook two inter-connected projects for the LEP in 2019 and 2020. The former included a report identifying the area’s advanced manufacturing strengths and setting these within the context of industry trends (particularly Industry 4.0) and FDI opportunities for the area. The second stage of the work consisted of identifying target companies in manufacturing, digital and life sciences using the area’s assets to identify relevant target companies...
...The Swindon and Wiltshire LEP contracted Mickledore twice during its EU- funded inward investment programme. The first commission was to articulate emerging sub-sector trends in target markets such as advanced engineering. The second was to conduct lead generation work and identify potential target companies in areas such as life sciences, cyber security and AI. These outputs were very insightful and have helped us develop our ‘offer’ to investors as well as reach out to specific companies."
Phil Clement
Head of Investment & Export, Swindon & Wiltshire LEP